LYLA ROOMS, Edinburgh

21212 - A Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms in a Georgian terrace overlooking the Firth of Forth

Located in Edinburgh's New Town on Royal Terrace, this 5-star EDI hotel occupies a Georgian building featuring baroque swirls, classical patterns, and high ceilings with tall windows. 21212 houses a Michelin-starred restaurant where chef Paul Kitching creates weekly-changing menus in a kitchen visible through glass windows from the serene dining room. The hotel spreads across four floors, offering rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, seating areas, and private bathrooms stocked with Molton Brown toiletries. Each accommodation includes a minibar, free WiFi, and views of either the private garden merging into Calton Hill or the Firth of Forth. 21212's sophisticated drawing room and two private dining spaces feature mirror walls, funky floor lighting, and glass screens. Situated a 10-minute walk from Princes Street and York Place tram stop, the property stands 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Castle, St Giles' Cathedral, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Pros

Weekly-changing Michelin-starred menu showcasing innovative combinations like brandy snaps with black pudding

Private garden access with direct connection to Calton Hill

Serene under-the-sea themed dining room with kitchen viewing windows

Traditional Scottish breakfast with luxury touches including caviar

Cons

6 miles distance from Edinburgh Airport

20-minute walk to the Royal Mile